How dangerous is betel nut? Why is it loved by 60 million people? What magic does it have?
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Betel nut is native to Malaysia and is mainly distributed in Yunnan, Hunan and subtropical regions of China. It was originally widely used as an important Chinese medicinal material, and was also used by people to repel insects. Now it has become a chewing hobby for 60 million people in China. In fact, betel nut has long been listed as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization, and is also listed as a drug in many countries, but for most people who like to chew betel nut, it has become incomprehensible.
Especially Hunan, it can be said to be a famous province of betel nut in China. As an important social tool, betel nut is very popular among young people. When relatives and friends meet, most of them will hand over a piece of betel nut. Like cigarettes, they are placed in the most conspicuous position. It can be seen that betel nuts are now on an equal footing with cigarettes. As the saying goes, "Betel nut with cigarettes has boundless mana". This sentence sounds very appealing, and I can't help but want to taste the taste of betel nut. So what are the ingredients of betel nut and what magic does it have? Let's look down.
Do you know what ingredients are in betel nut? Why is it called "Devil Fruit"? Many people who have been chewing betel nut for a long time said that when they first started chewing, they would feel very bitter and difficult to swallow, and they would also feel dizzy and feverish. , you will gradually fall in love with this fluttering feeling.
In fact, this is because betel nut contains the ingredient arecoline, and arecoline can give people a false sense of pleasure, and it is also the main reason for the addiction of betel nut chewing. Many people eat betel nut as often as they eat sugar. If these people do not eat betel nut for a day, they will feel uncomfortable. In fact, this is what arecoline is doing. When people ingest this substance, it will promote the secretion of their own glands, and it will also make people produce an abnormal excitement. Feeling, but also has a great addiction, and produce a sense of dependence.
In fact, whether it is fresh fruit or dried fruit, the taste of betel nut is not good, and most of the betel nut on the market today is processed by factories. In order to cater to the taste of most people, some mint, asarum and licorice are even added. After mixing, it can make people's excitement more intense, and it is no wonder that the annual sales of betel nut is steadily increasing at a rate of 20%. However, the dried betel nut fruit in Hunan area is like wood when chewed, especially the coarse fibers seen under the microscope. It is really hard to imagine that this is the betel nut that will make people put it down. degree of love.
In September 2021, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television explicitly stipulated that it is forbidden to use radio and online programs to promote betel nut and related products, and even those who advocated the many benefits of betel nut on the body have also died. What is this? And what harm does chewing betel nut do to the human body? Let's look down.
Can you believe it? People who chew betel nut for a long time will not only seriously damage their teeth, but also suffer from oral cancer, which is a threat to their lives. Many people have to "cut their faces" to save their lives. Since then, there has never been a mirror in the home. So what exactly does betel nut have? What are the hazards? A middle-aged uncle from Hunan suffered from oral cancer due to long-term consumption of betel nut, and his life was at a low point. Although not life-threatening for the time being, the sequelae also made him unbearable. Because of the surgery, his mouth could no longer be closed, his teeth could only be exposed, and the entire left face was sunken downward. The ophthalmic nerve was compressed, resulting in permanent blindness in the left eye.
But such a painful lesson has not stopped people from eating betel nut. On the contrary, many people think that after all, only a few people suffer from oral cancer. Most people chew for decades without life-threatening, but the harm of betel nut is beyond doubt. First of all, in the process of chewing betel nut, betel nut juice and lime are mixed together, it is easy to form dental calculus, which affects the appearance at light level, and stabs the gums and blocks the gap between teeth, causing oral diseases.
Secondly, if you chew betel nut for a long time, the injured oral cavity will be continuously stimulated by arecoline, causing oral mucosal lesions and eventually oral cancer. Scientists have found that people who chew betel nut are 8-10 times more likely to suffer from oral cancer. Once again, in addition to the damage to the oral cavity, chewing betel nut will also cause damage to the mandibular joint, and the facial features will be deformed and ugly. If the residue of betel nut enters the stomach, it is very likely to cause inflammation of the gastric mucosa and perforation. It is not small, so for the health and happiness of themselves and their families, people who love betel nut should think carefully. Have you or a friend around you ever eaten betel nut? Do you think betel nut is harmful to the body? Welcome to leave a message and discuss in the comment area below, please touch your little hands to make a fortune, like, favorite, and follow!